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Wall Street stocks rise after bond yield spike eases

Malawi ex-army chief arrested following allegations over Sudan arms

Finland investigates suspected break-ins at MPs homes

German fuel price cuts kick in to ease Mideast energy shock

London's Bayeux Tapestry show to offer audio tour for blind people

'It's history': Zverev against shortening Grand Slam match format

Smouldering bins, halted trams as French pupils protest

From Question to Action: Leverate Launches ASK, Its Native AI Assistant for Traders

Malone Life and Pensions Expands Internationally Beyond the European Union

UN says strikes on Afghanistan kill 10 civilians

England paceman Archer rested for ODI tri-series

Israelis swell with pride over foiled plane disaster

Two Russian drones hit major bridge in Kyiv

Queiroz exits Ghana as Black Stars crisis deepens

Nepal PM hopeful eyes 'change' in post-uprising elections

Nepali student leader-turned-politician Gagan Thapa has sought to rejuvenate his party's stale image, campaigning on generational change ahead of the Himalayan nation's first elections since a deadly youth-led uprising.

'Nerves sharpen you': Dortmund's Kobel relishing Bayern showdown

With the pain of a crushing Champions League exit still raw, Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel hopes Bayern Munich's high-stakes visit on Saturday will provide the spark for his side to save their season.

Barca strikers firing blanks as Villarreal visit

Barcelona host high-flying Villarreal on Saturday aiming to tighten their grip on pole position in La Liga amid concerns about the form of strikers Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.

Marseille look for way out of crisis against bitter rivals Lyon

Away from Paris Saint-Germain's quest to hold off Lens and retain the Ligue 1 title, Marseille and Lyon are fighting it out for France's last automatic Champions League qualifying berth and face off in a huge game on Sunday.

Emails to Chinese dancers allegedly threatened Australian PM

A security scare at the Australian prime minister's residence this week was sparked by a bomb threat against an anti-Beijing Chinese dance troupe, the act's hosts said Friday.

India moves closer to dengue vaccine as final trials underway

As dengue surges globally, an Indian vaccine candidate has entered the final stage of testing, raising hopes for one of the world's first single-dose shots against the deadly mosquito-borne disease.

Pakistan bombs Kabul in 'open war' on Afghanistan's Taliban govt

Pakistan bombed major cities in Afghanistan including the capital Kabul on Friday, with Islamabad's defence minister declaring the neighbours at "open war" following months of tit-for-tat clashes.

Tech sovereignty push to meet AI fever at Mobile World Congress

The giant Mobile World Congress (MWC) trade fair for telecoms kicks off for its 20th annual edition in Barcelona on Monday, with firms racing to pump AI into their systems even as debate rages over the technology's regulation.

China chase glory days at Women's Asian Cup as Japan, Australia threat looms

Defending champions China are looking to recreate their glory days at the Women's Asian Cup, but the Steel Roses' hopes of a record 10th title face a daunting challenge from powerhouse Japan, hosts Australia and dark horse North Korea.

Asian markets fluctuate after healthy week of tech gains

Markets stuttered Friday as traders took their foot off the pedal at the end of a healthy week in Asia, where tech firms rallied on a reassessment of AI investments.

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